California · Penal Code
PEN §28200: As used in this article, the following words have the following meanings: (a) “Purchase” means the purchase, loan, or transfer of a firearm.
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As used in this article, the following words have the following meanings: (a) “Purchase” means the purchase, loan, or transfer of a firearm. (b) “Purchaser” means the purchaser or transferee of a firearm or the person being loaned a firearm. (c) “Sale” means the sale, loan, or transfer of a firearm. (d) “Seller” means, if the transaction is being conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 28050), the person selling, loaning, or transferring the firearm.
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